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LOVE STORY | ASHLEY & IBRAHAM
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LOVE STORY | VALERIE & ANDREW
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LOVE STORY | VANESSA & ALEK
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LOVE STORY | DALLAS & JEFFERY
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INSPIRATION | FAIR ISLE FETE
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LOVE STORY | CAROLYN & MATTHEW
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INSPIRATION | SNOW KISSED POND
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LOVE STORY | GINA & NATHAN
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A customized "Do Not Disturb" door hanger is fun surprise in a welcome basket for out of town guests.
Dress up your sweetheart table with signs of endearment for a personal touch, and to let everyone know where the guests of honor are sitting! Then reuse at home as decoration, and a constant reminder of your special day.
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PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN: ASHLEY LARGESSE PHOTOGRAPHY | VENUE: AN AFFAIR BY THE LAKE, www. anaffairbythelake.com - pg. 95 | FLORAL DESIGN: VILLAGE GREEN FLORIST WEDDINGS & EVENTS, www. vgfloristvt.com - pg. 61 | BRIDAL GOWN: FIORI BRIDAL BOUTIQUE, www. fioribridal.com - pg. 42 | HAIR STYLIST: KERRY ARMSTRONG FORMAL HAIR DESIGN | PLANNING: ET CETERA EVENT CO. | BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: FASHION CORNER BRIDAL BOUTIQUE | INVITATIONS & STATIONERY: CHRISTA ALEXANDRA DESIGNS | VINTAGE RENTALS: VERMONT VINTAGE WEDDINGS | CAKE & PASTRIES: THE LITTLE PURPLE CAKE SHOPPE | BRIDAL JEWELRY: EDERA JEWELRY | BRIDESMAID'S JEWERLY: TSB DESIGNS MIMOSA BAR: THE VERMONT JUICE COMPANY | MAKEUP: JENNIFER PERELLIE MAKEUP | GIFTS: COMMON DEER
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Valerie Foster � Andrew Nye RE A L W ED D I N G LOV E STO RY
MAY 25, 2014
THE KNOLL BARN | DERBY, VERMONT PHOTOS BY STUDIO SB PHOTOGRAPHY
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What was your theme/color palette?
Our color theme was yellow, navy blue and gray. Valerie’s favorite flowers are sunflowers so that started the color palette with yellow. Andrew came up with the idea that navy blue would accent yellow well. We brought gray in to lighten up the bridal parties outfits and add another depth to decorations.
What was your favorite detail from your wedding?
Our favorite detail from the ceremony was the old white doors that created an entrance into the field. This produced the grand moment of seeing his bride that Andrew had pictured as well as framed the field. Our favorite detail of the reception was the Poutine bar during hors d’oeuvre hour. This local cuisine was unique and was a big hit.
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How did your wedding reflect your relationship as a couple?
Our wedding was DIY, laid-back and casual. Those three words also describe who we are as people. We wanted people to have fun so we included lawn games, homemade photo booth and, of course dancing.
What song did you choose for your first dance? “Forever like that,” by Ben Rector
What were some of your favorite moments?
We have so many favorite moments! We loved taking pictures at the photo booth and watching people have fun with that. The bridesmaids and Valerie learned a line dance during the bachelorette party and performed that, which was memorable. The entire ceremony was so perfect and joyful that we would consider the whole thing a favorite moment from the great weather and view to the message given by the pastor. WINTER/SPRING 2016 | VERMONTBRIDEM AGA ZINE.COM | 39
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RENTALS: NORTHERN VERMONT TENT RENTAL, www.northernvermonttentrental.com - pg. 41 | PHOTOGRAPHER: STUDIO SB | VENUE: THE KNOLL BARN INVITATIONS: ERIN K. BOUSFIELD | WEDDING GOWN: DAVID’S BRIDAL | CATERING & RENTALS: DANCING SAILS CATERING | VIDEOGRAPHER: FOR THE RECORD CREATIVE | CAKE: LAURA BOUCHARD | MUSICIAN/DJ: DAVE BENNETT | FAVORS: MASON JAR GLASSES FROM K-MART | BRIDE'S JEWELRY: EIENBLUE ON ETSY | BRIDESMAID BRACELETS: BRINKLE ON ETSY | CEREMONY MUSIC: SHAY GESTAL AND ANDREW STEARNS
To see more photos from Valerie and Andrew's wedding, visit our blog at www.vermontbridemagazine.com/blog/real-weddings
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Carolyn Slupczewski � Matthew DaSilva RE A L W ED D I N G LOV E STO RY
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
THE HERMITAGE CLUB AT HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN | DEERFIELD VALLEY, VERMONT PHOTOS BY DARIA BISHOP PHOTOGRAPHERS
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What was the proposal like?
What was your favorite detail from your wedding?
How did you choose your venue?
Matt and I decided to do a remembrance table and a POW table. Matt is a veteran and served for 10 years and is now a police officer. We thought it was important to honor those that couldn’t be there with us from the Army and law enforcement. We also had a picture of his dad, who lost his battle with cancer in September 2014, along with a picture of a 'Cancer Sucks' bracelet.
Matt proposed to me on Christmas Eve with all of our family there and I had no clue what was going on until he got down on one knee. He wasn’t going to propose until January but the ring was ready early and he was so excited when he picked it up from the jeweler that he couldn’t wait.
The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain is a special and beautiful place. The mountains and valley make for a picturesque fall wedding. The staff and service is always impeccable and they treated us like family.
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We invited everyone outside for fireworks and everyone was so surprised.
How did your wedding reflect your relationship as a couple?
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VENUE, CATERING, &TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: THE HERMITAGE CLUB AT HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN, www.hermitageclub.com - pg. 73 | PHOTOGRAPHER: DARIA BISHOP PHOTOGRAPHERS | FLORIST: DAISY STONE STUDIO | MUSICIAN: TIMMY MAIA BAND | CAKE: TOP TIER BAKERY | WEDDING GOWN: WEDDING EMBASSY | VIDEOGRAPHER: GEORGE STREET | PHOTO BOOTH: OVERTIME PHOTO BOOTH | FAVORS: CHOOSE HOPE “CANCER SUCKS” | INVITATIONS: JAY MAR | WEDDING PLANNER: CAROLYN MAY | FIREWORKS: NORTH STAR FIREWORKS | LODGING: LADY SLIPPER RENTALS | HAIRSTYLIST: SALON ODETTE | MAKEUP: JILL BASCETTA
To see more photos from Carolyn and Matthew's wedding, visit our blog at www.vermontbridemagazine.com/blog/real-weddings
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Nothing is prettier than a crisp, clean blanket of fresh snow covering the landscape. The trees look like sparkly, fluffy clouds and the ground shimmers and shines like a polished diamond. Everyone crowds around crackling fires with cups of cocoa and friends gather for hearty meals that last into the night. This heartwarming season is the perfect time to celebrate true love and togetherness. Rich and luxurious colors of chocolate brown, copper, and evergreen are gorgeous when illuminated by clusters of candles. It's the perfect setting for snuggling up with someone you love.
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Gina Bullard � Nathan Formalarie RE A L W ED D I N G LOV E STO RY
MARCH 14, 2015
THE MOUNTAINTOP INN & RESORT | CHITTENDEN, VERMONT PHOTOS BY OUR TWO HEARTS PHOTOGRAPHY
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How and where did you meet?
Life is full of twists and turns. One of those "twists" was Gina moving from New York City to chase her dream of becoming a television journalist. She landed at WCAX in Vermont. WCAX also employed a certain fellow named Nate. The "turn" to the aforementioned "twist" was when we realized that we wanted to spend time together outside the walls of work. The first hangout involved Gina pretending to like Grateful Dead cover bands, dive bars, and cheap beer. Nate used this first encounter to establish that he sweats through shirts while dancing to Grateful Dead cover bands in dive bars. The second hangout was what some may term as a more formal date: a ride through the mountains of Vermont. We stopped at a waterfall and took a selfie with a real camera…before selfies were what they are today. We still have that picture today. The rest of the story is full of tales large and small and they all add up to a lot of love and the desire to turn a novel into a lifelong story.
What was your theme/color palette?
We got married at the Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden, Vermont. The ceremony was in the loft of the barn and the reception was on the main floor. The colors were silver, gold, plum with sparkle and unique accents like lots of antlers! The event was black tie optional so the vibe was to set up a room that was classy, yet fun. YOUR WEDDING SEARCH SIMPLIFIED!
We chose not to do a sit-down formal meal. Cocktail hour went directly into speeches/dances and then throughout the night there were waves of food. There were traditional seating areas for those that wanted that, as well as high-top tables, areas with couches and coffee tables and some larger chairs throughout.
What song did you choose for your first dance? “Never Going Back,” by Fleetwood Mac.
What were some of your favorite moments?
The idea was to have a party that just flows the whole night and doesn't stop. We didn't want the buzz of cocktail hour to slow during a drawn-out dinner and then the band excitement be slowed down by speeches. The idea was to keep it moving and create spaces where people could comfortably hang out in between busting dance moves. The last wave of food came at 9:45 p.m. and included flatbread pizza and mac and cheese as at that point people were looking for some good old fashion comfort food. We also elected to have the band start right at the beginning of cocktail hour which was 7:00 p.m. As 10:00 p.m. turned into 11:00 p.m. we transitioned into a DJ (they traded songs in a kind of duel three or four times, which was cool) to keep the party going as opposed to offering an after party somewhere else. The night ended at 2:00 a.m. WINTER/SPRING 2016 | VERMONTBRIDEM AGA ZINE.COM | 79
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VENUE: THE MOUNTAIN TOP INN & RESORT, www.mountaintipinn.com/weddings - pg. 100 | | RENTALS: RAIN OR SHINE TENT AND EVENTS, www.rainorshinevt.com - pg. 3 | PHOTOGRAPHER: OUR TWO HEARTS PHOTOGRAPHY | | WEDDING PLANNER: STORIED EVENTS | FLORAL DESIGN: IN FULL BLOOM | BAND: HOUSE ON FIRE | DJ: LUIS CARDERIN | DOUGHNUTS: COLD-HOLLOW CIDER MILL | GOWN: JENNY PACKHAM | VIDEOGRAPHER: JULIAN RODIER | INVITATIONS: MINTED | HAIR STYLIST: KERRY ARMSTRONG FORMAL HAIR DESIGN | MAKEUP STYLIST: CYNTHIA'S SPA | LINENS: THE LINEN SHOP AND BBJ LINENS
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Basin Harbor Club & Resort
basinharbor.com
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SuperSounds DJ Co.
supersounds.com
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Brandon Inn
brandoninn.com
21
Wedding DJ VT
weddingdjvt.com
95
Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
capitolplaza.com
41
Essex Resort & Spa
vtculinaryresort.com
9
FAVORS
Four Columns & Artisan Restaurant
fourcolumnsvt.com
59
Danforth Pewter
danforthpewter.com
95
Golden Eagle Resort
goldeneagleresort.com
94
The Kitchen Store At J.K. Adam
thekitchenstoreonline.com
89
Hampton Inn Burlington
hamptoninn.com
5
Vermont Brownie Company
vermontbrownie.com
29
Vermont Kitchen Supply
vermontkitchensupply.com
27
The Hermitage Club
hermitageclub.com
73
Jay Peak Resort
jaypeakresort.com
2
Middlebury Inn
middleburyinn.com
47
FLORISTS
Mountain Top Inn & Resort
mountaintopinn.com
100
Creative Muse Floral Design
creativemusevt.com
95
The Old Lantern Inn & Barn
oldlantern.com
42
Crimson Poppy Flower Shoppe
crimsonpoppyvt.com
94
Ponds at Bolton Valley Resort
thepondsvt.com
9
Hawley's Florist
hawleysweddingflorist.com
21
Q Burke Mountain Resort
qburke.com
13
Village Green Florist Weddings & Events
vgfloristvt.com
27
danforthpewter.com
95
Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Ctr
sheraton.com/burlington
99
Sleepy Hollow Inn
skisleepyhollow.com
94
GIFTS & BRIDAL REGISTRIES
Stowe Mountain Resort
stowe.com
27
Danforth Pewter
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
stoweflake.com
93
The Kitchen Store At J.K. Adams
thekitchenstoreonline.com
89
Sunset Ballroom
vermontspecialoccasions.com
59
PierVana Hair, Spa, Jewels
piervanahair.com
21
BAR SERVICE Fire & Ice Catering
fireandicerestaurant.com
15
Have Your Cake Catering
haveyourcakecatering.com
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The Old Lantern Inn & Barn
oldlantern.com
42
BRIDAL GOWN ALTERATIONS & PRESERVATION The Sewing Basket
sewingbasketvt.com
Vermont Brownie Company
vermontbrownie.com
29
Vermont Kitchen Supply
vermontkitchensupply.com
27
Essex Resort & Spa
vtculinaryresort.com
9
Lush Salon & Boutique
lushstowe.com
85
HAIR STYLISTS
PierVana Hair, Spa, Jewels
piervanahair.com
21
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
stoweflake.com
93
culturalcrossroads.com
94
piervanahair.com
21
northernbuildersvt.com
93
9
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BRIDAL SHOPS
Cultural Crossroads
Fiori Bridal Boutique
fioribridal.com
42
Sewly Yours Bridal
sewlyyours.com
81
Tara Lynn Bridal
taralynnbridal.com
55
Ben & Jerry's
benjerry.com
27
Essex Resort & Spa
vtculinaryresort.com
3
Junior's Italian
juniorsvt.com
89
CAKES & PASTRIES
CATERING The Abbey
theabbeyrestaurant.net
89
Ben & Jerry's
benjerry.com
65
Essex Resort & Spa
vtculinaryresort.com
9
Fire & Ice Catering
fireandicerestaurant.com
15
Have Your Cake Catering
haveyourcakecatering.com
7
DJs
JEWELRY PierVana Hair, Spa, Jewels LIFE PLANNING INFO- Home Builders Northern Builders Inc.
MAKEUP ARTISTS Essex Resort & Spa
vtculinaryresort.com
Lush Salon & Boutique
lushstowe.com
85
PierVana Hair, Spa, Jewels
piervanahair.com
21
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
stoweflake.com
93
MUSICIANS Lisa Carlson - ensembles with flute
lisaflute.com
94
Classic Consort
classicconsort.com
93
Gerry Lawrence
vermontbridemagazine.com
77
Dayve Huckett
dayvehuckett.net
61
Green Mountain Sound and Entertainment
greenmtnsound.com
93
Love That Duo
lovethatduo.com
95
Peak Entertainment
peakdj.com
65
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REHEARSAL DINNERS CONT.
PHOTOGRAPHERS Larry Asam Photography
lasamphoto.com
55
The Hermitage Club
hermitageclub.com
73
Ben Hudson Photography
benhudsonphotography.com
21
Jay Peak Resort
jaypeakresort.com
2
Letter10 Creative
letter10Creative.com
15
Junior's Italian
juniorsvt.com
89
The Light + Color
thelightandcolor.com
61
Middlebury Inn
middleburyinn.com
47
Jon Adams Photography
jonadamsphoto.com
94
Mountain Top Inn & Resort
mountaintopinn.com
100
Kim Martin Photography
kimmartinphoto.com
37
The Old Lantern Inn & Barn
oldlantern.com
42
North Photography
northphoto.com
94
Ponds at Bolton Valley Resort
thepondsvt.com
9
Polis Photography
polisfoto.com
77
Q Burke Mountain Resort
qburke.com
13
Jeff Schneiderman Photography
jeffschneiderman.com
65
Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Ctr
sheraton.com/burlington
99
Sleepy Hollow Inn
skisleepyhollow.com
94
RECEPTION SITES
Stowe Mountain Resort
stowe.com
27
The Abbey
theabbeyrestaurant.net
89
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
stoweflake.com
93
An Affair By The Lake
anaffairbythelake.com
95
Sunset Ballroom
vermontspecialoccasions.com
59
Basin Harbor Club & Resort
basinharbor.com
11
Brandon Inn
brandoninn.com
21
SPA SERVICES
Burlington Country Club
burlingtoncountryclub.org
69
Essex Resort & Spa
vtculinaryresort.com
9
Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
capitolplaza.com
41
Four Columns & Artisan Restaurant
fourcolumnsvt.com
59
Catamount Country Club
catamountcountryclub.com
37
Jay Peak Resort
jaypeakresort.com
2
ECHO at Leahy Center
rentecho.com
51
Mountain Top Inn & Resort
mountaintopinn.com
100
Essex Resort & Spa
vtculinaryresort.com
9
PierVana Hair, Spa, Jewels
piervanahair.com
21
Fire & Ice Restaurant
fireandicerestaurant.com
15
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
stoweflake.com
93
Four Columns & Artisan Restaurant
fourcolumnsvt.com
59
Golden Eagle Resort
goldeneagleresort.com
94
TENTS & RENTALS
Hampton Inn Burlington
hamptoninn.com
5
Celebration Rentals
celebrateinvermont.com
8
The Hermitage Club
hermitageclub.com
73
Classy Potty's - Portable Restroom Services
classypotty.vpweb.com
81
Jay Peak Resort
jaypeakresort.com
2
Northern Vermont Tent Rental
northernvermonttentrental.com
41
The Mansfield Barn
mansfieldbarn.com
29
Rain or Shine Tent & Events
rainorshinevt.com
3
Middlebury Inn
middleburyinn.com
47
Mountain Top Inn & Resort
mountaintopinn.com
100
TUXEDOS
The Old Lantern Inn & Barn
oldlantern.com
42
The Sewing Basket
sewingbasketvt.com
89
Ponds at Bolton Valley Resort
thepondsvt.com
9
Q Burke Mountain Resort
qburke.com
13
Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Ctr
sheraton.com/burlington
99
Railroad Productions
skisleepyhollow.com
94
facebook.com/railroad productioncompany
95
Sleepy Hollow Inn Stowe Mountain Resort
stowe.com
27
Video Memory
supersounds.com/videomemory.htm
94
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
stoweflake.com
93
Sunset Ballroom
vermontspecialoccasions.com
59
vtenchantedevents.com
59
The Abbey
theabbeyrestaurant.net
89
Brandon Inn
brandoninn.com
21
Celebration Rentals
celebrateinvermont.com
8
Basin Harbor Club & Resort
basinharbor.com
11
Green Mountain Sound and Entertainment
greenmtnsound.com
93
Burlington Country Club
burlingtoncountryclub.org
69
Peak Entertainment
peakdj.com
65
Capitol Plaza Hotel
capitolplaza.com
41
Vermont Wedding Uplighting Company
supersounds.com
37
Catamount Country Club
catamountcountryclub.com
37
ECHO at Leahy Center
rentecho.com
51
Essex Resort & Spa
vtculinaryresort.com
9
Fire & Ice Restaurant
fireandicerestaurant.com
15
Four Columns & Artisan Restaurant
fourcolumnsvt.com
59
Golden Eagle Resort
goldeneagleresort.com
94
Hampton Inn Burlington
hamptoninn.com
5
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